McCaul Commends Trump Re-Designation of the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

January 22, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — issued the following statement on President Trump's re-designation of the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. "The Houthi rebels have launched numerous attacks on U.S. interests and international shipping in the Red Sea — disrupting global supply chains and driving up costs. I called on President Biden to reverse his reckless removal of their FTO designation time and time again, but he instead chose a strategy of appeasement that only emboldened these Iran-backed terrorists as they worked to destabilize the region. "President Trump wasted no time in doing the right thing and re-designating the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, intent on harming the United States and its citizens. Thank you, Mr. President, for demonstrating the strength needed to deter our adversaries and keep Americans safe!" ### Issues : Foreign Affairs